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Webinar: Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Group, New Jersey Clean Energy Program, December 22, 1 pm EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

New Jersey's Clean Energy Program Stakeholder Groups are open to the public and provide opportunities for stakeholder participation.

 

New Jersey's Clean Energy Program offers

Filed under: Energy

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,New Jersey,stakeholders,New Jersey Clean Energy Learning Center,New Jersey Clean Energy Program

0 replies | 863 views | Posted on: 12/06/2021 | Last updated: 12/07/2021

San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC) Winter Soiree and Awards Ceremony, January 24, 4:30- 7:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC) for an evening of celebration, delicious food, local craft beer and wine, and networking! SDGBC is excited to be entering another year with this 

California Green Building

0 replies | 1052 views | Posted on: 12/21/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

Sustainable Demolition - Donating Furnishings and Building Materials (Reduce Waste AND Save on Taxes!)

by Rate It Green Team


As Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Inc. reminds us, part of green building is wasting less.  There are quite a few ways to reduce waste, but among the simpler methods are throwing fewer items into l

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Demolition,Reuse,Georgia,Sustainable Demolition,1920sMakeoverATL,1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse

0 replies | 4035 views | Posted on: 12/02/2022 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Certified Passive House Consultant CPHC® Online Training, September 12, 4 pm ET

by gracemorrison

Phius (Passive House Institute US) established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. Phius has trained more than 3000 profes

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1295 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Free Online Green Careers Event: Virtual ESG Career Fair, August 3, 5 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This online career networking event is offered by USGBC LA. If you're looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment wit

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Careers,Sustainability Jobs,ESG

0 replies | 1868 views | Posted on: 06/19/2022 | Last updated: 06/19/2022

E209 Advanced Smart Building Technologies, Online Course, July 25

by gracemorrison

What are the new building automation systems, programs and features – post pandemic and with the new generation of occupants?

How do these new systems contribute to Green, Energy Efficient an

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1649 views | Posted on: 06/07/2022 | Last updated: 07/11/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: The Perfect Pair: Sustainable HDPE + Copper Restroom Touch-Points, July 14, 12-1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

When designing a restroom, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that are durable, hygienic, and sustainable. Join us in this one-hour course as we explore practical

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Facilities Management,restrooms,Commercial Restrooms,Facilities,HDPE,Commercial Building,Copper

0 replies | 837 views | Posted on: 05/26/2022 | Last updated: 06/06/2022

Green Built Alliance Webinar: Building with Trees, May 24, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will provide an overview of the value of tree canopy and climate benefits of trees, tree protection while building, and regional context for tree protection.

Students will leave equippe

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Construction,Land Science,Trees,architectural canopies,canopy systems

0 replies | 1187 views | Posted on: 04/30/2022 | Last updated: 05/05/2022

RESNET Virtual Conference, May 3 - 5

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join RESNET online May 3-5, from the comfort of wherever you get wifi to network, earn 18 Professional Development credits, and stay up-to-date with industry trends.  

The conference

0 replies | 852 views | Posted on: 04/12/2022 | Last updated: 04/12/2022

Webinar: Circular Economy & Green Economy, April 12, 11 am BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will discuss the shift from linear economy (make, use, dispose) to conserve resources and ensure long term sustainability in Wales. A circular economy is restorative and regenerative

UK Green Building

Keywords: Circular Economy,Waste Management,Community Resilience

0 replies | 1082 views | Posted on: 03/22/2022 | Last updated: 03/22/2022

Webinar: Sustainable Acoustics, March 22, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Acoustics is a critical component in providing a comfortable listening environment for users and is recognized by several building rating systems for sustainability and health including LEED, WELL, Fi

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy,Design,Construction,Acoustics

0 replies | 1270 views | Posted on: 03/01/2022 | Last updated: 03/01/2022

Water Sensors Can Help Save $$ - Sensor Industries

by samanthaklein // Intern

 

Using water efficiently and avoiding waste should be a top priority for green builders, and all builders. Since water is a finite resource, it is essential to ensure that we have an adeq

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Water,IoT,Water Conservation,Flooding,Plumbing,Water Sensors,Leaks,Water leaks

0 replies | 11480 views | Posted on: 01/21/2022 | Last updated: 09/25/2023

Webinar: Landscape Architecture - Sea Rise, February 4, 12 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This monthly presentation on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions is centered around sea rise. 

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Sea level rise,Landscape

0 replies | 1393 views | Posted on: 12/29/2021 | Last updated: 12/29/2021

Tufts Energy Conference, Friday & Saturday, February 2nd & 3rd, Medford, MA

by Amy

The Tufts Energy Conference is an annual event that brings together professionals, students, and experts from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to discuss critical global energy issues. The c…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Tufts

0 replies | 1426 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/23/2018

GridConnext: Tracking the Convergence of Energy, Transportation, Storage, and the Grid, December 4 - 6, Washington, D.C.

by YijunW

gridCONNEXT brings together business, utility, finance, and policy leaders to explore the most important topics impacting the grid. The event convenes world-class experts to explore diverse perspectiv…

Filed under: Washington, DC

0 replies | 922 views | Posted on: 06/13/2018 | Last updated: 06/27/2018

Reducing our Daily Use of Plastic

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Plastic is something we come into contact with multiple times a day, whether it’s when we order our coffee in the morning, pack our lunch for work or pick-up take out from our favorite restauran

Filed under: Environment

0 replies | 3141 views | Posted on: 06/06/2018 | Last updated: 02/17/2023

LEED Must Address Climate Change by Updating - Team Submits "LEEDing on Climate Change" Proposal for Upgrading LEED 4.1

by YijunW

Development of LEED started in 1993 by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Over the past 20 years, LEED has become the dominant green building design standard in the US and arguably…

Filed under: Advocacy

0 replies | 1808 views | Posted on: 05/25/2018 | Last updated: 06/05/2018

Greenbuild India: Human X Nature, November 15 - 18, 2018, Mumbai, India

by YijunW

Greenbuild India, Human X Nature is the flagship event for sustainability professionals. Greenbuild India offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize busin…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1281 views | Posted on: 05/17/2018 | Last updated: 05/17/2018

Webinar: Innovations in Climate Solutions, Arizona State University's School of Sustainability, May 16, 1:15-2:45pm PDT

by YijunW

Innovations in Climate Solutions May 16, 2018 1:15 to 2:45 PM EDT To take the action needed to thrive in a climate changed future, we need to design, develop, and implement a host of innovative t…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 951 views | Posted on: 05/10/2018 | Last updated: 05/11/2018

PassiveHouse: HVAC Systems for Hyper-Efficient Buildings, May 8, Boston, MA

by YijunW

Join us Passivehouse member meeting as we welcome Daniel H. Nall FAIA, P.E., VP at Syska Hennessy Group for a presentation on HVAC Systems for Hyper-Efficient Buildings. 5:30 - Networking Hour 6:…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 657 views | Posted on: 05/02/2018 | Last updated: 05/03/2018

The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) Earth Night 2018, June 12th, 6:00-8:30 pm, Boston, MA

by YijunW

Join the Environmental League of Massachusetts for drinks and hors d’oeuvres as we celebrate our shared achievements for the Massachusetts environment.

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1167 views | Posted on: 04/24/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

Tiny House Fest Vermont, June 23, 10 am - 5 pm, Brattleboro, VT

by YijunW

Enjoy the street fest where you'll find the Pop-up Tiny House Village, Housing + Placemaking Academy on three stages, Building Arts Marketplace, Building Demos, Speed Design Reviews, Parklets, Perform…

Filed under: Vermont

Keywords: Tiny Houses

0 replies | 1111 views | Posted on: 04/12/2018 | Last updated: 04/12/2018

The Future of Suburbia- One Day Conference, April 18 in Brisbane City, Australia

by AbbieKnight

Join for 'The Future Of Suburbia' hosted by The BDA and The Suburban Alliance featuring International Keynote Speaker Dr Alan M Berger, Center for Advanced Urbanism, Massachusetts Institute of Technol…

0 replies | 1639 views | Posted on: 03/15/2018 | Last updated: 03/15/2018

Multi-Family Affordable Housing In-Progress, Case Study, Passive House Massachusetts March Mtg - 3/13 6:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Passive House Massachusetts for this presentation of the first multi-family Passive House development in New Hampshire by the projects's CPHC's: Paul Eldrenkamp & Mike Duclos. Gilford Village…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1420 views | Posted on: 02/28/2018 | Last updated: 02/28/2018

NextGen Homes Green Construction Tour - Interior Finishes, February 20, Chattanooga, Tennessee

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join green|spaces for the next construction tour at the NextGen Homes. This tour will feature eco-friendly interior finishes. The goal of this project is to educate builders, designers, students and g…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: NextGen Homes Construction Tour

0 replies | 886 views | Posted on: 02/06/2018 | Last updated: 02/06/2018

 

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